Memoriam
Sir Andrew Davis, conductor: 2 February 1944 – 20 April 2024
Newest Reviews
Shostakovich: Symphony 13 (Chandos)
Shostakovich and Pärt, cheek by jowl, on this uneven disc [NC]
Wagner: Siegfried (Pristine Audio)
Another majestic instalment of living theatre – the best so far – in Kna’s 1956 Bayreuth Ring, in superb sound [RMo]
Delius: Eine Messe des Lebens (LAWO Classics)
Sir Mark Elder and his Bergen forces present Delius’ A Mass of Life in the best possible light [MC]
Chopin: Études (Decca)
These Études aspire to a narrative unlike any other recording ever made – and is often remarkable in doing that [MB]
Kathleen Ferrier (contralto) Songs of the British Isles (Naxos)
(Déjà Review) Craftsmanship that is quite incredible … remarkable control … a masterful, spirited and dynamic touch [EML]
Four Temperaments (Linn)
Another outstanding recording by Phantasm, which presents English consort music in its full glory [JV]
Velvet Brown (tuba) – recital (Crystal Records)
A fine compilation of American tuba works, played a virtuoso soloist [PRJ]
Site Updates
- a major update of the National Discographies has begun – check the main page for 2024 updates
- the discography of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto has been updated with 29 additional recordings (21 for the violin version, 6 for the piano version and 2 for the Konzertstück)
Inflation-busting Acte Préalable
MusicWeb International is still selling nearly 300 discs on the Polish Acte Préalable label at the discounted price of £13 post free. See the listings here. Three new titles have been added: Gruberski Choral Works 2, Labunski Piano Works & String Quartets by Pachulski and others
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